The Autism Society Philippines (ASP) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of persons with autism spectrum disorder. The ASP has been in the forefront of providing services and training to families living with autism.

18 September 2009

Last July 19, 2009, ASP National President, Dang Koe was invited to be a speaker in Living with Neuro-develpmental Disabilities: A Lifetime Perspective at De La Salle Health Sciences Institute, Dasmariñas, Cavite.

The seminar is part of BRAIN project or Be a TRue Advocate of Infants & Children with Neurologic Disorder. BRAIN aims to increase awareness on the common neuro-developmental disabilities like autism. BRAIN is also a joint project by the Child Neurology Society Philippines, headed by Dr. Madeleine Sosa and Philippine Pediatrics Society of the Southern Tagalog Chapter, headed by Dr. Regente Lapak.

During the seminar, Dr. Joel Lazaro gave a neuro-developmental perspective on autism. ASP Lucena Chapter President, Ms. Adeluisa B. Martinez was also present to give morale support as the representative for the autism community. Adela is an educator by profession. Both Dang and Adela have teen boys with autism.

It is not easy to receive the news of the diagnosis of a child with autism. A parent goes through a very trying time in coming to terms with the news. Dang’s testimony puts into perspective the journey of acceptance and the challenges in the journey.

Child Neurology Society Philippines is one of ASP’s emerging major allies in the provinces. We at ASP hope that the BRAIN project will continue to be a catalyst for establishing empowered support groups and other programs for children with autism.

Don’t miss the upcoming conference Autism Beyond Borders, the 11th Southeast Asian Autism Conference and the 1st Southeast Asian Conference on Autism. Early bird rates up to September 30, 2009 only. Register now! Visit http://www.autismbeyondborders.com/ or call 926-6941 or 929-8447 for more details.